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Carlo over at DAPS wrote a kick-ass review on the new iPhone 4G. Take a look at his review before you blow it off & wait for the next one.

I’ve got the iPhone 4 and Now You Have This Review of It

Despite waiting on line for 7 hours yesterday at the Staten Island Mall, I’m very happy with my new iPhone. So here’s a straight to the point review I’ve put together.

Editor’s note: I’d like to apologize if this comes off as “fanboyish” but I’m genuinely impressed with the phone.

The First Narrow Light House

Christopher Bennett over at emiliosparks.com found a house that is being considered the first narrow light house ever.

Jane Says: Surprising Your Partner Is Good Pt 1

Need to know about sex? Take a trip over to SexPert JaneBlow and she will help you with anything you need to know. Check out this awesome article.

If you’re trying to add some spice to your relationship, it is a good thing as long as you take little steps.  Many people go to adult shops with the idea of bringing home something exciting but get overwhelmed by how much “stuff” is available. But I can help you, so that when you go back home there isn’t a case of the blind leading the blind!

Backbreaker Demo Review

Fellow staffer Craig wrote an awesome review for T1GN. Make sure you check it out.

So finally the Backbreaker demo is here. Me being a demo whore I had to download it as soon as it came out. This game has been talked about for a few years now and always getting pushed back due to uncertain reasons. So I loaded it and started the exhibition game right away,ready to break some tackles and score! Well I was in for a surprise. If you are expecting NFL Blitz then this is not the game for you. If you are expecting Madden well this is definitely not the game for you.

I recommend anyone who plays the demo to start with the training mode first to get the controls down pat. The controls are very different than any football game I have played. After playing a few games I got the hang of it but it was not what I was expecting. I think this game will be a failure at launch since it will give everyone false hope of a game better than Madden.

The Good:

• The gaming engine is amazing.
• Running is finally easier than passing.

The Bad:

• All players move the same.
• Passing the ball is not easy.
• No real teams/players.

I don’t see this game making an impact in the market. I rather play NFL Blitz or Madden.

Quick thoughts on E3 2010

Our friend Davy over at nerdpundit.com wrote a great review on the E3 2010. Be sure to check it out.

With Microsoft and Sony playing catch-up to Nintendo each with their own version of motion control, it was easy for Nintendo to steal the bacon. While Sony and Microsoft both attempted to wow us with their new hardware, which promises to make us feel more physically invested and involved in games, Nintendo instead focused on games. Promising a new Zelda, new Kirby, a new Donkey Kong Country, new Metroid, and a remake of Goldeneye 007.

I’m not trying to say that Microsoft and Sony didn’t give us anything to be excited about because they certainly did. Microsoft’s main highlights were when they debuted sequels to their most popular franchises Halo and Gears of War. Gears of War 3 is going to feature 4 player campaign mode which looks pretty awesome. Sony’s biggest highlights came from sequels to their younger franchises Infamous, Dead Space, and Little Big Planet. As well as a return of an old classic, Twisted Metal, whose multiplayer features might have you busy for hours.

We’re coming to a changing of the guard, where developers are excited to be rid of the confines of the typical controller, and are now experimenting with the limits of motion control games. Unfortunately we might have to endure a slew of crappy games until the industry molds to what works and what doesn’t. It would be foolish think there wasn’t a learning curve with these things. One motion control game that worries me is The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. I’m concerned about gamer’s stamina. To exhaust a Zelda title of all of its features can at times take 40+ hours. When the effort of a sword swing, bomb throw, or arrow shot is increased from a simple button combination to actual motions done performed by you, I worry that those 2-4 hour games will be a lot more tiring. Tiring to the point where effort verse return value might slip to the other side of the proverbial line, because if this happens and the effort of playing the game is greater than the entertainment value received from playing it then we’re going to see a lot of unfinished quests. This would be a terrible thing. I’m hoping in the future that there will be two types of games in for each system, motion control games and classic controller games, because sometimes I just want to sit back relax and let my character do all the work.

What was the most disappointing or exciting parts of E3 for you?

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